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RELIGION NEWS
Last Update on 02-07-12 0334ESTfrom Eyewitness News Online
HOUSES OF WORSHIP-NYC SCHOOLS
NY Senate votes to allow worship in NYC schools ALBANY, N.Y. A bill that would allow religious congregations to continue renting New York City public schools for worship services has passed the state Senate, but it's unclear whether the state Assembly and Gov. Andrew Cuomo will approve it. The city has told congregations that this coming Sunday, Feb. 12, is the last day they can worship in its public schools. The legislation blocking that decree is supported by the Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor. His church has its own building, but he's afraid scores of other congregations will soon be homeless. Cabrera calls that an attack on all religious New Yorkers, and he's urging them to contact their elected officials. 285-w-31-(The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, New York City Councilman and pastor, in AP interview)--A bill that would allow religious congregations to continue renting New York City public schools for worship services has passed the state Senate, but AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman says it may be too late. --A bill that would allow religious congregations to continue renting New York City public schools for worship services has passed the state Senate, but AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman says it may be too late. (6 Feb 2012) ALBANY, N.Y. CUT 285 >> 00:31
ALBANY, N.Y. CUT 289 >> 00:09 "the elected officials" 288-a-05-(The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, New York City Councilman and pastor, in AP interview)-"find a place"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says scores of congregations will have no place to meet unless a state law takes effect quickly. -"find a place"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says scores of congregations will have no place to meet unless a state law takes effect quickly. (6 Feb 2012) ALBANY, N.Y. CUT 288 >> 00:05 "find a place" 287-a-15-(The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, New York City Councilman and pastor, in AP interview)-"gangs, into drugs"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says the congregations that worship in city schools benefit the community. -"gangs, into drugs"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says the congregations that worship in city schools benefit the community. (6 Feb 2012) ALBANY, N.Y. CUT 287 >> 00:15 "gangs, into drugs" 286-a-09-(The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, New York City Councilman and pastor, in AP interview)-"gonna be homeless"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says that unless a law is passed, this coming Sunday will be the last day congregations can rent city schools for worship services. -"gonna be homeless"-The Rev. Fernando Cabrera, a New York City Councilman and pastor, says that unless a law is passed, this coming Sunday will be the last day congregations can rent city schools for worship services. (6 Feb 2012) ALBANY, N.Y. CUT 286 >> 00:09 "gonna be homeless" TEBOW-POLITICS Tebow won't rule out political future INDIANAPOLIS Tim Tebow won't rule out running for political office someday. In an interview on the Golf Channel, the Denver Broncos quarterback was asked if he would consider a future in politics. He responded, "It could be something in my future. You know, it's something I also think about and definitely pray about." Tebow said he's thankful to be living his dream playing for Denver, but added that it's unclear "what the future holds." He said it could "possibly" include a political career. 251-a-08-(Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos quarterback, in interview)-"you know, possibly"-Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow says he won't rule out running for political office someday. COURTESY: The Golf Channel -"you know, possibly"-Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow says he won't rule out running for political office someday. COURTESY: The Golf Channel ((mandatory on-air credit))((cut used in wrap)) (6 Feb 2012) INDIANAPOLIS CUT 251 >> 00:08 "you know, possibly" 252-a-10-(Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos quarterback, in interview)-"the future holds"-Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow says he prays about his future. COURTESY: The Golf Channel -"the future holds"-Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow says he prays about his future. COURTESY: The Golf Channel ((mandatory on-air credit)) ((longer version of cut used in wrap)) (6 Feb 2012) INDIANAPOLIS CUT 252 >> 00:10 "the future holds" 250-w-21-(Steve Coleman, AP religion editor, with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow)--Tim Tebow won't rule out running for political office someday. AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman reports. --Tim Tebow won't rule out running for political office someday. AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman reports. (6 Feb 2012) INDIANAPOLIS CUT 250 >> 00:21 MUSIC-GRAMMYWATCH-JAMIE GRACE Jamie Grace earns Grammy nod, battles Tourette's ATLANTA When Jamie Grace performs music, all of the uncontrollable facial twitches and involuntary body movements called tics become an afterthought. Tourette's syndrome has plagued the 20-year-old Christian singer for nearly half of her life. But she hasn't allowed the incurable neurological condition to destroy her faith, and now she's been nominated for a Grammy award. Grace's song "Hold Me," featuring TobyMac, is nominated for best contemporary Christian music song. When she learned of the nomination in a text from fellow Grammy nominee Mandisa, Grace says she couldn't believe it. The homeschooled daughter of Atlanta-area pastors says that along with continuing her musical career, she wants to help families with children who have Tourette's and ADHD. The 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held Sunday in Los Angeles. 338-r-31-(Jamie Grace, Christian singer and Grammy nominee, singing an excerpt from "Hold Me")--Sound of Christian singer Jamie Grace singing an excerpt from her Grammy-nominated song "Hold Me." --Sound of Christian singer Jamie Grace singing an excerpt from her Grammy-nominated song "Hold Me." (6 Feb 2012) ATLANTA CUT 338 >> 00:31 336-a-21-(Jamie Grace, Christian singer and Grammy nominee, in AP interview)-"happen to me"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says God has helped her succeed despite her Tourette's syndrome. -"happen to me"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says God has helped her succeed despite her Tourette's syndrome. (6 Feb 2012) ATLANTA CUT 336 >> 00:21 "happen to me" 334-a-21-(Jamie Grace, Christian singer and Grammy nominee, in AP interview)-"away, uh, speechless"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says she couldn't believe she'd been nominated for a Grammy award. -"away, uh, speechless"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says she couldn't believe she'd been nominated for a Grammy award. (6 Feb 2012) ATLANTA CUT 334 >> 00:21 "away, uh, speechless" 337-a-17-(Jamie Grace, Christian singer and Grammy nominee, in AP interview)-"be an artist"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says it's a blessing to be making Christian music. -"be an artist"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says it's a blessing to be making Christian music. ((note length of cut)) (6 Feb 2012) ATLANTA CUT 337 >> 00:17 "be an artist" 335-a-04-(Jamie Grace, Christian singer and Grammy nominee, in AP interview)-"win the Grammy -"win the Grammy (second reference)"-Christian singer Jamie Grace says she's getting a lot of support from friends. (6 Feb 2012) ATLANTA CUT 335 >> 00:04 "win the Grammy (second reference)" PEOPLERANDY TRAVIS Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication SANGER, Texas Country singer Randy Travis has apologized after being arrested on a charge of public intoxication outside a North Texas church. Denton County sheriff's spokesman Tom Reedy says police in the town of Sanger arrested Travis early Monday after spotting a vehicle parked in front of a church and finding an open bottle of wine and Travis smelling of alcohol. Reedy says Travis, whose hits include "Three Wooden Crosses" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," was brought to the Denton County jail about 1:30 a.m. and released six hours later. The singer, who lives in the small town of Tioga near Sanger, apologized in a statement to The Associated Press "for what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl." Travis, who launches a concert tour Friday, says he's "committed to being responsible and accountable." 279-r-25-(Sound of Randy Travis, performing "Three Wooden Crosses")--Sound of Randy Travis performing "Three Wooden Crosses." --Sound of Randy Travis performing "Three Wooden Crosses." (6 Feb 2012) SANGER, Texas CUT 279 >> 00:25 280-r-33-(Sound of Randy Travis, performing "King of the Road")--Sound of Randy Travis performing "King of the Road." --Sound of Randy Travis performing "King of the Road." (6 Feb 2012) SANGER, Texas CUT 280 >> 00:33 278-r-08-(Sound of Randy Travis, performing "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another")--Sound of Randy Travis performing "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another." --Sound of Randy Travis performing "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another." (6 Feb 2012) SANGER, Texas CUT 278 >> 00:08 LAWMAKERS-PRAYER Okla. lawmakers heed call for more prayer OKLAHOMA CITY Dozens of Oklahoma lawmakers are heeding a call to prayer. About 75 state senators and representatives participated in a ceremony at the state Capitol on Monday organized in part by the bipartisan Oklahoma Legislative Prayer Caucus. Gaylene Stupic of the Oklahoma Prayer Caucus Network says the event is modeled after the Congressional Prayer Caucus in Washington. Congressman James Lankford is a member of that caucus and delivered opening remarks on Monday to a group that included several hundred participants. Stupic says dozens of House and Senate members signed a pledge reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the national motto and emphasizing the importance of regular prayer. CHURCH-RACIAL SLUR Racial slur written on door of SW Missouri church GOLDEN CITY, Mo. The pastor of a southwest Missouri church says he found a racial slur directed at Hispanics on his building but doesn't want to press charges against the teenage suspects. The Joplin Globe reports that Pastor Greg Earl wants the teens to come to Mission of Encouragement Church and get to know the Hispanic members. The Golden City church began offering a Spanish-language service in August. The Rev. Earl says the slur was written using chalk and came off easily with window cleaner. Barton County Sheriff Mitchell Shaw says two teens were identified as responsible and that the parties are working together to find a reasonable resolution. Earl says he doesn't want the teens to have a record. He wants them to "repent and come to the Lord." CHURCH CLOSING-VIGIL Judge dismisses lawsuits in Holyoke church dispute HOLYOKE, Mass. A Massachusetts judge says the Vatican should decide the fate of a Holyoke church where parishioners have been holding around-the-clock vigils to protest its closure by the Springfield Diocese. The Hampden Superior Court dismissed a trespassing lawsuit brought against Mater Dolorosa parishioners by Springfield Bishop Timothy McDonnell, and also dismissed countersuits by those conducting the vigil. The judge ruled the dispute is a church matter not to be decided by American civil courts. But the diocese says it's considering an appeal because the court is denying its rights as a property owner. Mater Dolorosa parishioners have been in vigil since June when the diocese closed the 115-year-old church, citing deep debt and a structurally unsound steeple. VATICAN-SEX ABUSE Vatican cardinal: Pope merits thanks, not attacks ROME The U.S. cardinal who leads the Vatican office overseeing cases of sexual abuse by clergy says Pope Benedict should be thanked, not attacked, for his handling of the problem. Cardinal William Levada vigorously defended Benedict in a speech to a Vatican-backed symposium in Rome aimed at showing church leaders how to help sex abuse victims and protect children. Before becoming pontiff, Benedict held Levada's job, and the cardinal thanked him for supporting binding rules so U.S. bishops could crack down on abuse. Advocates for abuse victims derided the four-day symposium that began Monday, however, calling it "window dressing." The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is demanding that the Vatican make public its secret files on abuse cases. PRIEST ABUSE-CHARGES Earlier abuse claims to be allowed at priest trial PHILADELPHIA The judge overseeing a child sex-abuse case involving three Roman Catholic priests in Philadelphia will allow prosecutors to reference at trial previous molestation claims against other clergy. Judge M. Teresa Sarmina ruled Monday that the abuse allegations are relevant to the upcoming trial of Monsignor William Lynn. Lynn is a high-ranking church official charged with shuffling predator priests to unwitting parishes. Prosecutors want to show a pattern of behavior in how Lynn handled the careers of priests who were credibly accused of molestation. The defense wants to limit evidence to Lynn's handling of the priest and ex-priest on trial with him. The Rev. James Brennan and defrocked priest Edward Avery are charged with rape. All three defendants have denied the charges. |
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